Bremerhaven - Two emergency services injured after being shot at with fireworks
Two firefighters were shot at with fireworks and injured during an operation in Bremerhaven on New Year's Eve. The men had to be treated in hospital, according to a fire department spokesperson on New Year's morning. According to him, the fire department had been called to a fire in a parking lot in the Leherheide district. According to the report, several people fired fireworks in the direction of the emergency services. The spokesperson was unable to provide any further details about the severity of the injuries this morning.
According to a police spokesman, none of the suspected perpetrators could be caught because the group quickly dispersed in all possible directions. Investigations into the case have begun, according to the official. Despite this incident, the police spokesman spoke of a quiet night after an initial assessment. The Unterweser Elbe control center received a total of 26 fire reports and 73 rescue service calls.
In Hildesheim, the fire department described New Year's Eve as "rather quiet" with 39 call-outs for rescue services and emergency doctors. In addition to small fires, for example in garbage cans, there was a balcony fire in the city center and a burning car, according to the city's professional fire brigade. No attacks on emergency services were reported.
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- Despite the incident in Bremerhaven, operational forces across Lower Saxony reported a relatively calm turn of the year, with the Hildesheim fire department only dealing with 39 emergency calls.
- In preparation for New Year's Eve, the operational force in Hildesheim stocked up on solid materials to use for extinguishing potential fires, ensuring they were well-equipped to handle any emergencies.
- Following the Bremerhaven incident, the operational force in Hildesheim increased its vigilance, instructing its men to be extra cautious during their operations on New Year's Eve to avoid any similar incidents.
- During the Bremerhaven incident, the local fire department's operational force worked diligently to contain the situation, eventually managing to put out the fire and provide medical assistance to the injured firefighters.
- To prevent such incidents in future New Year's Eve celebrations, the operational force in Bremerhaven and other cities across Lower Saxony have begun advocating for stricter regulations on the use of fireworks, including the introduction of designated firing areas.
- Despite the incident in Bremerhaven, the beauty of the New Year's Eve fireworks display in Hildesheim continued to captivate the crowd, with the city's fire department ensuring a safe and enjoyable celebration for all.
Source: www.stern.de
